Methyl Formate
ALTERNATIVE NAMES
Methyl Methanoate
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
CAS
107-31-3
EC
203-481-7
Food Code
Methyl formate is a colorless, volatile liquid with a pleasant ether-like odor. It is an ester formed from methanol and formic acid, notable for its high vapor pressure and rapid evaporation rate.
Methyl Formate
Used as a solvent, blowing agent, and intermediate in chemical synthesis. In polyurethane foam and insulation production, it serves as an eco-friendly blowing agent replacing CFCs. Industrially, it is employed in formamide and dimethylformamide (DMF) synthesis.
Highly flammable and mildly toxic by inhalation; avoid ignition sources and ensure adequate ventilation.
Supplied in 180–200 L steel drums or 1,000 L IBC tanks. Store cool, dry, and tightly sealed away from acids and oxidizers.
